Definition of Hepatitis a virus

1. Noun. The virus causing hepatitis A.

Generic synonyms: Enterovirus

Medical Definition of Hepatitis a virus

1. An RNA virus (hepatovirus) in the family Picornaviridae, that is the causative agent of viral hepatitis type A. The virus replicates in hepatocytes and is presumed to reach the intestine via the bile duct. Transmission occurs by the faecal-oral route. Synonym: infectious hepatitis virus. (20 Sep 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hepatitis A Virus

hepaticostomy
hepaticotomy
hepatics
hepatin
hepatisation
hepatise
hepatised
hepatises
hepatite
hepatites
hepatitic
hepatitides
hepatitis
hepatitis A virus
hepatitis B antibodies
hepatitis B antigen
hepatitis B core antigen
hepatitis B e antigen
hepatitis B surface antigen
hepatitis B vaccine
hepatitis C virus
hepatitis D virus
hepatitis antibodies

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